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TED Talks Daily

Want TED Talks on the go? Everyday, this feed brings you our latest talks in audio format. Hear thought-provoking ideas on every subject imaginable – from Artificial Intelligence to Zoology, and everything in between – given by the world"s leading thinkers and doers. This collection of talks, given at TED and TEDx conferences around the globe, is also available in video format. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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16:21

The surprising science of adolescent brains |...

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2025/10/27

Neuroscientist Jennifer Pfeifer digs into the fascinating brain changes driving young people’s behavior during the critical years of adolescence. She debunks some of the biggest misunderstandings about teens — including puberty, hormones and the impact of social media on mental health — and shows how to support kids during this period of growth and possibility.Interested in learning more about upcoming TED events? Follow these links:TEDNext:ted.com/futureyou Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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12:17

TED Talks Daily Book Club: You are not alone in your...

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2025/10/26

Being open and vulnerable with your loneliness, sadness and fear can help you find comfort and feel less alone, says writer and artist Jonny Sun. In an honest talk filled with his signature illustrations, Sun shares how telling stories about feeling like an outsider helped him tap into an unexpected community and find a tiny sliver of light in the darkness.Interested in learning more about upcoming TED events? Follow these links:TEDNext:ted.com/futureyou Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for

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9:45

Give yourself permission to be creative | Ethan Hawke...

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2025/10/25

Reflecting on moments that shaped his life, actor Ethan Hawke examines how courageous expression promotes healing and connection with one another -- and invites you to discover your own unabashed creativity. "There is no path till you walk it," he says.Interested in learning more about upcoming TED events? Follow these links:TEDNext:ted.com/futureyou Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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33:38

How satellites are supporting farmers across Africa |...

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2025/10/24

More than 8,000 satellites orbit Earth, taking photos every day. Food security specialist and TED Fellow Catherine Nakalembe shows how she uses this imagery to help smallholder farmers across Africa prepare for floods, droughts and crop failures. Learn why real innovation isn’t always about shinier technology — it’s about making the tech truly fit the problem it’s solving.Interested in learning more about upcoming TED events? Follow these links:TEDNext:ted.com/futureyou Hosted on Acast. See

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12:37

Touchdown! The flag football movement is here | Troy...

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2025/10/23

Troy Vincent Sr. — a professional football player for 15 years and now an executive for the NFL — is here to share the future of the game: flag football. He discusses how this new version of the sport is opening doors for young women and girls to take the field, creating a global movement ahead of its debut at the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.Interested in learning more about upcoming TED events? Follow these links:TEDNext:ted.com/futureyou Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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13:23

How to pull the emergency brake on global warming |...

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2025/10/22

Landfills across African cities are catching fire and releasing methane, an invisible greenhouse gas with more short-term warming potential than CO2. Sustainable strategist Mohamed A. Sultan reveals how local communities are turning this crisis into opportunity, diverting hundreds of tons of waste from landfills and helping thousands of farmers adopt more sustainable techniques. Learn why cutting methane emissions is a win-win opportunity to drive down global temperatures while also creating more

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16:46

The art of reading minds | Oz Pearlman

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2025/10/21

Have you ever wanted to read someone's mind? Mentalist Oz Pearlman is billed as one of the world's greatest mind readers ... and yet, he says he doesn't have any special powers. In this spectacular talk meets psychic-inspired magic show, he demonstrates his skills on a live audience in the theater — and shows how anyone can learn the principles of mentalism.Interested in learning more about upcoming TED events? Follow these links:TEDNext:ted.com/futureyouTEDAI San Francisco:ted.com/ai-sf Hosted on

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10:50

Inside the mind of a newborn baby | Claudia Passos...

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2025/10/20

What if newborn babies are more aware than we ever imagined? Philosopher and psychologist Claudia Passos Ferreira shares groundbreaking neuroscience showing that newborn babies — and possibly even late-term fetuses — may consciously experience their world, transforming how we understand the very beginning of life.Interested in learning more about upcoming TED events? Follow these links:TEDNext:ted.com/futureyouTEDAI San Francisco:ted.com/ai-sf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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15:45

TED Talks Daily Book Club: Why change is so scary —...

TED Talks Daily ·

2025/10/19

Unexpected change like an accident, an illness or a relationship that suddenly ends is inevitable -- and disorienting. With a heartfelt and optimistic take on life's curveballs, cognitive scientist Maya Shankar shares how these challenging moments can inspire transformation, offering three questions to ask when facing uncertainty, so you can let go of rigidity and embrace change.Interested in learning more about upcoming TED events? Follow these links:TEDNext:ted.com/futureyouTEDAI San

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12:05

The difference between healthy and unhealthy love |...

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2025/10/18

In a talk about understanding and practicing the art of healthy relationships, Katie Hood reveals the five signs you might be in an unhealthy relationship -- with a romantic partner, a friend, a family member -- and shares the things you can do every day to love with respect, kindness and joy. "While love is an instinct and an emotion, the ability to love better is a skill we can all build and improve on over time," she says.Interested in learning more about upcoming TED events? Follow these

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27:01

The new era of AI-powered protein design | César...

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2025/10/17

With the advent of AI, scientists can develop new proteins at an astonishing rate, helping tackle our biggest biomedical and environmental issues. Protein engineer and TED Fellow César Ramírez-Sarmiento delves into the evolution of protein design and imagines a future where the next generation of Latin American scientists have the tools to explore nature’s untapped terrain and reshape the future of humanity.Interested in learning more about upcoming TED events? Follow these

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13:12

What it’s really like to win the lottery | Matt Pitcher

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2025/10/16

What happens when ordinary people win the lottery? Financial planner Matt Pitcher shares lessons from more than a decade of advising lotto winners, revealing how sudden wealth can unbalance life and spark consumerism — or create profound opportunities for meaning. This talk just might make you rethink the link between money and happiness.TED Talks Daily is nominated for the Signal Award for Best Conversation Starter Podcast. Vote here!Interested in learning more about upcoming TED events? Follow

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12:05

Tax the rich — and save the planet | Esther Duflo

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2025/10/15

Nobel Prize-winning economist Esther Duflo brings her data-driven precision to the climate crisis — and the numbers are damning. While world leaders haggle over finances at endless summits, rising temperatures will kill millions in the poorest countries by the end of this century. She calculates the staggering cost of wealthy nations pumping greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, proving that getting billionaires to pay their fair share in taxes is the best way to cover these damages.TED Talks Daily

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11:21

A pastry chef works his chocolatier magic — live |...

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2025/10/14

Get a taste of the chocolatier life from world-renowned pastry chef Amaury Guichon as he shares his story — and the secrets of his craft — with podcaster Latif Nasser. Learn what it takes to construct elaborate, lifelike (and delicious) sculptures from 100 percent confectionery ingredients as Guichon puts the final touches on his signature decadent chocolate clock pastry, complete with delicate gears.TED Talks Daily is nominated for the Signal Award for Best Conversation Starter Podcast. Vote

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14:12

The flourishing future of women's sports | Kate Johnson

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2025/10/13

Women's sports are surging in popularity around the world, with record-breaking viewership, attendance and revenue growth. And yet, social media algorithms still skew towards covering men's sports. Olympic rower Kate Johnson, who now leads global marketing strategy for sports and entertainment at Google, unpacks why this is still happening — and what it will take to level the playing field for women’s sports.TED Talks Daily is nominated for the Signal Award for Best Conversation Starter Podcast

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12:43

TED Talks Daily Book Club: Essential questions to ask...

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2025/10/12

How much do you think about your future self? If your answer is not much, you're not alone. It can be difficult to plan for a version of yourself you haven't met yet, says psychologist Meg Jay. Sharing how to close the empathy gap between you and your future selves, she outlines courageous questions to ask about how your present and future can align, so you can begin to achieve your goals. (This conversation, hosted by TED current affairs curator Whitney Pennington Rodgers, was part of a TED

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43:37

How to raise confident kids in an age of anxiety |...

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2025/10/11

The secret to reducing childhood anxiety is actually quite simple: just let kids do more stuff on their own, says Lenore Skenazy, cofounder and president of Let Grow, an organization dedicated to normalizing childhood independence. In conversation with TED’s Whitney Pennington Rodgers, Skenazy discusses why parenting has become more demanding in our safety-obsessed world — and offers a more joyful, trusting alternative to helicopter parenting, with tangible steps for how to start safely (and sanely)

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33:25

The hidden cost of buying gold | Claudia Vega

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2025/10/10

Gold may glitter, but the hidden cost of mining it is devastating. Amazon researcher and TED Fellow Claudia Vega exposes how mercury pollution from artisanal gold mining poisons local communities and destroys rainforests — and shows why protecting the planet is far more valuable than any treasure.TED Talks Daily is nominated for the Signal Award for Best Conversation Starter Podcast. Vote here!Interested in learning more about upcoming TED events? Follow these links:TEDNext:ted.com/futureyouTEDAI

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14:22

How we’re turning pollution into toys, toothpaste and...

TED Talks Daily ·

2025/10/09

It took alcohol 200 years to go from scientific discovery to industrial revolution, but tech innovator Xu Hao says we can’t afford to wait that long to tackle the climate crisis. He explores why most climate solutions are still stuck in labs — despite breakthrough science that can turn planet-warming CO2 into everyday products like toothpaste, water bottles and smartphone components — and explains what it will take for a clean future to arrive sooner than we think.TED Talks Daily is nominated for

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13:51

The best thing that could happen to the energy...

TED Talks Daily ·

2025/10/08

History has been written by whoever controls the dominant fuel of the era — until now, says renewables entrepreneur Matt Tilleard. He explains why, as the clean energy transition ramps up, we’re moving from a world where energy comes from burning fuels to one where it will come from using technology. Learn why this could change everything about global power dynamics — and why the future belongs not to those who control resources, but to those who build and share technology.TED Talks Daily is

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